Let's go back in time when we only had landline phones. It was not uncommon to dial a wrong number. A typical conversation would be:
Hello, is this John?
No, I think you have the wrong number.
I'm sorry, and then both parties hang up.
This transaction would only take a few seconds.
Here is a recent text message exchange I had when a young lady reached me on the wrong number. My responses will be in italics.
Mina, I'd like to invite you to go shopping with me this weekend. Are you free?
Wrong person
Oh! Really? I thought this number was my friend Mina's number. I think saved the wrong number.
I'm sorry for sending you the wrong number. I hope you can forgive me
NP
I think you are kind and friendly person. Thanks for your compliments. Anyway, nice to meet you here. You can call me Mary. How can I call your name?
[How can she assume that after two short replies]
I am 76 Years old
Age is just a number, it doesn't affect our friendship😊. I like talking to people who are older than me. Because they can give me a lot of knowledge and wisdom. I'm from Florida. Where are you from? [How can she call me a friend? I think I heard that before.]
NYC
Wow! Nice place. Your place is so beautiful. If I come to your place on business. I hope we can have coffee together. Can I see what you look like?😍
This chat lasted for a few days and died out. We just exchanged some pleasantries and small talk. She said she was 42 years old, divorced twice, and had a 15-year-old son.
I had a few similar experiences over the last year. I explained to the women that I was much older than they were, and they always replied, "Age is just a number". I sense there was no malicious intent, but the experience is just a waste of time for both.
We live and learn.
No comments:
Post a Comment